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How to adjust the OT-2 motor speeds

This guide is for users who find that their robot is moving either too fast or too slow. By using the procedure below, you can alter the speed of the robot’s motor. This will change the speed at which the robot moves. Read More

How many computers do I need?

This article provides information on the number of computers required to control multiple Opentrons robots. Read More

How do I tell if I have an OT-2 or an OT-2R?

This article highlights the differences in hardware between the OT-2 and OT-2R robots. Read More

Copying files to and from your OT-2 with SCP

SCP is a command line tool for copying files between devices. You can use it to upload files from your computer to your OT-2 or to download files from your OT-2 to your computer. Read More

Checking your OT-2’s serial number

This article describes where to find your OT-2’s serial number and how to use this information to determine when it was manufactured. Read More

Can the OT-2 perform colony recognition?

The OT-2 cannot perform colony recognition, but can help automate colony PCR procedures. Read More

6.0.0 release: Outputting files to a robot filesystem in Python protocols

There is a known issue in 6.0.0 related to Python API protocols which write files to a robot filesystem. For the protocol to run successfully, it must output to a filesystem path where the Opentrons App has permission to write. Read More

Setting up SSH access to your OT-2

SSH is a way to connect to and control your OT-2 over the command line. It’s required for some troubleshooting and advanced tasks. There are two parts to the process: installing SSH on your computer, and configuring your OT-2 to accept SSH connections from your computer. Read More

Network requirements for the OT-2

This article covers what you or your IT team needs to know to get your robots connected. Read More

Connecting to your OT-2 with SSH

This article explains how to connect to and control your OT-2 via the command line using SSH (Secure Shell), allowing you to perform advanced tasks and troubleshooting procedures. Read More